Pneumonia that was not incubating at the time of admission is one that develops a minimum of how many hours after admission?
a. 12 hours
b. 24 hours
c. 48 hours
d. 72 hours
ANS: C
Pneumonias that develop 48 hours after a patient is admitted or placed on a mechanical ventilator are hospital-acquired pneumonias.
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